"Oh, I like that." Smiling she kissed him back, but she was interrupted by Ella getting up to cling to Patrick's leg and trying to get out his name. The girl hadn't yet managed to say all of it, but at least she was trying.
If a little over excited. Clearly Ella had learned who to cajole cuddles from. "I think she wants up. Little traitor." Grinning she picked the girl up before handing her to Patrick.